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Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized
Happy, a 55-year-old elephant at the Bronx Zoo who contributed to research showing elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors, was euthanized. She became central to a prominent animal rights case regarding her captivity and welfare.
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